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Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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29 Jul 2026 at 07:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the National Oceanography Centre, a public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook," falls under the industry category of marine coatings, specifically for the supply of marine paint and thinners for the RRS James Cook's 2026 refit. The project involves coating various parts of the vessel, covering approximately 5,034 square metres. The contract does not include application labour, and the products are to be delivered to the vessel's location in dry-dock. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. Key dates for the procurement include a contract period that started on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers an excellent business growth opportunity for suppliers of marine coatings and related products, particularly those experienced in dealing with sub-central government authorities. It is well-suited for companies that can efficiently handle logistics to deliver to specified dock locations, like INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Although the contract has been awarded, future opportunities in similar fields could benefit suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in the marine sector. This initiative highlights the potential for businesses providing specialty coatings to collaborate with research and scientific institutions like the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of marine coating products and thinners for the RRS James Cook's 2026 refit. The coating scheme covers the hull antifouling, topsides, outboard white work, funnel, external bow visor and bridge windows, lifeboat station decks (port and starboard), and ballast tanks (combined area approximately 5,034m2). The contract covers supply and delivery of the specified products to the vessel's location in dry-dock only; it does not include any application labour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL PAINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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